Computer Programming and Database Systems Certificate

Program Description

This certificate provides an introduction to programming concepts, programming languages, database management systems and database query languages. Students wishing to pursue the A.A.S. degree may apply these credits to the Information Technology A.A.S. degree.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Computer Programming and Database Systems Certificate will be able to:

• Apply fundamental information technology concepts in order to manage files and effectively use a variety of information technology tools
• Conceptualize, design, and diagram possible solutions to logical problems, focusing on those problems which are amenable to a computer based solution
• Demonstrate appropriate use of database management software to design, create, and maintain databases in order to extract information from them

Sequence of Study - Computer Programming and Database Systems Certificate

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• INT-1010 Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)
• INT-1111 Programming Logic and Design Credits: 3 (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• INT-2080 Fundamentals of Database Management Credits: 3 (Program Requirement)

• Take three of the following program electives:

• INT-2081 Introduction to Oracle Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• INT-2082 Advanced Oracle and PL/SQL Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• INT-2200 Programming in Java Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• INT-2130 Programming in C++ Credits: 3 (Program Elective) or
• INT-2030 Introduction to Visual Basic Credits: 3 (Program Elective)

Program Total: 18 Credits

See department chair to take INT-1010  and INT-1111  concurrently.